Man shot in chest in Tønsberg, police probe self-infliction

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A man was shot in the chest in Tønsberg early Thursday morning and flown to hospital with serious injuries. Police are investigating whether the shooting may have been self-inflicted. The man, known to police from before, called emergency services himself around 1:30 AM. He was first taken to Vestfold hospital before being flown to Ullevål. His condition is described as serious but stable, and he has not yet been able to give a statement. The case is being investigated as attempted murder, though police have no suspects or weapon found. They are examining multiple hypotheses, including accident or self-infliction, and have released the crime scene after technical investigations. Police are seeking public tips and reviewing surveillance footage.


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